> > Refugee Health Program PPA Update 2012
> > Participating Provider Agreement Ten PPA’s completed so far Four more anticipated this year We need more Medical Providers to participate Contact us for assistance with PPA
> > Medical Providers Current MHEDS (Erie) Hamilton Health Center, Inc. (Harrisburg) Spectrum Health Services, Inc. (Philadelphia) SouthEast Lancaster Health Services Neighborhood Health Centers of the Lehigh Valley Squirrel Hill Health Center (Pittsburgh ) Lancaster General Hospital/Health System Northern Area Multi-Service Center of Allegheny County Welsh Mountain Medical & Dental Center (Lancaster) REDI-CARE Medical Center (Scranton) Anticipated Kline Health Center (Harrisburg) Toftrees Family Practice (State College) Community Health Net (Erie) Mt. Nittany Health System (State College)
> > Medical Providers by Region Erie Elk Forest Crawford McKean Warren Mercer Venango Lawrence Butler Clarion Beaver Allegheny Armstrong PotterTiogaBradford Cameron Lycoming Jefferson Clearfield Clinton Centre Indiana Westmoreland Washington Cambria Blair Union Snyder Susquehanna Wyoming Sullivan Luzerne Wayne Lackawanna Northumberland Montour Columbia Carbon Monroe Pike Schuylkill Northampton Lehigh Mifflin Juniata DauphinPerryBerks Bucks Montgomery Chester Lebanon Lancaster Huntingdon Bedford FranklinAdams Cumberland York Fulton Delaware Somerset Greene Fayette CurrentAnticipated Philadelphia
> > Volunteer Organizations (VOLAGs) International Institute of Erie Catholic Charities of Erie Catholic Charities of Allentown Catholic Social Services (Scranton) Jewish Family & Children’s Services of Pittsburgh (& Philadelphia) Catholic Charities Diocese of Pittsburgh Church World Services, Lancaster Lutheran Refugee Services, Lancaster Catholic Charities of Harrisburg Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society (HIAS), Philadelphia Nationalities Service Center, Philadelphia Lutheran Children & Family Service of Eastern PA
> > Medical Providers by Region Erie Elk Forest Crawford McKean Warren Mercer Venango Lawrence Butler Clarion Beaver Allegheny Armstrong PotterTiogaBradford Cameron Lycoming Jefferson Clearfield Clinton Centre Indiana Westmoreland Washington Cambria Blair Union Snyder Susquehanna Wyoming Sullivan Luzerne Wayne Lackawanna Northumberland Montour Columbia Carbon Monroe Pike Schuylkill Northampton Lehigh Mifflin Juniata DauphinPerryBerks Bucks Montgomery Chester Lebanon Lancaster Huntingdon Bedford FranklinAdams Cumberland York Fulton Delaware Philadelphia Somerset Greene Fayette VOLAGs
> > Mini-Grant Program The goal of the Mini-Grant Program is to ensure that refugees receive culturally and linguistically appropriate health orientation and health services.
> > Mini-Grant Recipients Catholic Social Services of Lackawanna County Jewish Family & Children’s Service (Pittsburgh) Lutheran Children & Family Service of Lancaster
> > Cultural Competency/Sensitivity Trainings for medical providers to be scheduled for this year. Topic Areas: I.Understanding Your Personal Diversity and Culture II.Defining Your Role in Developing Culturally Competent and Sensitive Health Care Services III.Communicating Effectively in Diverse Situations
> > Mental Health Case Manager New position Review/verify client’s health status Schedule/facilitate MH screening Assist in coordinating follow-up for MH referrals, services, and treatment
> > Interpretation Services/Providers Language Services Associates (over the phone) Geneva Worldwide, Inc. (in-person) Arranged with provider through RHP staff
> > Questions? Cliff Deardorff